Green Ridge State Forest, Easy 4x4 trail in Flintstone, MD
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    Overlanding

    Green Ridge State Forest

    Flintstone, MD•Northeast

    Green Ridge State Forest is an easy 40+ miles off-road trail near Flintstone, MD, best run Year-round. No gear is marked required; All-terrain tires is recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.

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    This trail offers a unique off-road adventure through diverse terrain and stunning scenery. Whether you're seeking technical challenges or scenic exploration, you'll find an experience that connects you with nature and tests your driving skills. Every journey on the trail creates memories and builds the confidence that comes from conquering new terrain.

    Fun Facts

    #1

    Every trail tells a unique story shaped by geology, history, and the adventurers who came before.

    #2

    Off-road trails connect us to landscapes that remain wild and untouched by pavement.

    Length
    40+ miles
    Elevation
    500 - 2,000 ft
    Best Season
    Year-round
    Permit
    Required
    Dispersed campingAppalachian ridgesLargest MD forestC&O Canal nearbyFall colors

    🛞 Tires

    recommended
    All-terrain tires

    ⚙️ Drivetrain

    optional
    4WD optional

    Closest campgrounds to Green Ridge State Forest:

    Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.

    Where to Camp

    6 campgrounds within 30 miles of this trail

    Little Orleans, Maryland|5 mi|9 min
    NPS · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
    FREE
    1 site
    Season: All Year
    Hagerstown, Maryland|7 mi|12 min
    NPS · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
    FREE
    1 site
    Season: All Year
    Little Orleans, Maryland|8 mi|13 min
    NPS · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
    FREE
    1 site
    Season: All Year
    Little Orleans, Maryland|8 mi|13 min
    NPS · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
    FREE
    1 site
    Season: All Year
    Hagerstown, Maryland|10 mi|16 min
    NPS · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
    FREE
    1 site
    Season: All Year
    Hagerstown, Maryland|10 mi|18 min
    NPS · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
    FREE
    1 site
    Season: All Year

    GPS Coordinates

    39.6712, -78.4923

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